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Amazon has Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Garmin also has Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • Dimensions: 3.9" x 0.8" x 1.6" (98.6 x 19.7 x 39.6 mm)
  • Weight: 2.5 oz (71.0 g)
  • Modes: solid, peloton, night flash, day flash
  • Lumens: 20 solid, 8 peloton, 29 night flash, 65 day flash
  • Battery life: 6 hours solid, 8 hours peloton, 6 hours night flash, 16 hours day flash
  • ANT+®: Yes
  • BLE: Yes
  • Water rating: IPX7
  • Viewing angle: 220°

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I searched this but didn't find this deal, all other deals for this expired. This is the current deal when purchased from Amazon, limited time deal. According to 3 camels, while this item has been sold at this price a couple of times in the past, including last's year Black Friday, this is the lowest price for this item.

Features:

Rearview radar with tail light provides awareness of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away

Pairs seamlessly with your Edge™ bike computer and compatible smartphone as well as select Garmin wearables or the radar display unit

When used with your compatible smartphone, the Varia™ app provides graphics — plus tone and vibration alerts — that indicate approaching cars

When used with a compatible smartphone, Varia™ radar integrates with third-party apps such as Ride with GPS to overlay your maps with rearview radar alerts

Daylight visibility up to 1 mile alerts motorists to your presence as soon as possible

Compact vertical design mounts easily to most road-use bicycles

Peloton mode provides a low-intensity light flash that is perfect for cycling in groups

Battery life: up to 16 hours in day flash mode, up to 6 hours in solid mode

Included: RTL515, mounting hardware, USB cable, documentation

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Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515)
Mounting Kit
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Warranty
Typically includes a 1-year warranty w/ purchase

https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Cyc...B086TVFX1D
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Model: Garmin Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar Tail Light

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You can certainly have your own preference, but I'd highly recommend the 515 over the 315, given it's only $50 more and there is a big advantage of having the taillight integrated. The 515 (for those that don't know) will flash based upon the approach of a vehicle. So, if you have a car coming from behind at 15 mph + faster than your speed, for ex, the RTL 515 will start a "frantic" high lumen flash that is better at getting the attention of approaching drivers.

The above said, I'd highly recommend the 515 over the 315, esp when you can get the 515 at $150.
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It picks the cars up pretty far in advance, you'll use much more of the road with this. When it alerts you, you slide over
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Same price at REI as well if you want the member dividend . Purchase this a few days ago and they were kind enough to price adjust
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04-02-2023 at 03:20 PM.
04-02-2023 at 03:20 PM.
Nice price, thanks for posting Smilie
I paid $200 for one in 2020 and don't regret it.
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04-02-2023 at 03:54 PM.
04-02-2023 at 03:54 PM.
Wondering how many people are pairing this with their ebikes... Although tbh I'd be a little worried having too many extra expensive gadgets being left on a bike while doing errands

edit: Looks like this was posted for the same price a few months ago. Here's a comment thread on it, if anyone is curious...
https://slickdeals.net/f/16206505-garmin-varia-rtl515-cycling-rearview-radar-with-tail-light-free-shipping-w-amazon-prime-149-99#comments
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04-02-2023 at 04:03 PM.
04-02-2023 at 04:03 PM.
Paid $150 for a 515 during a similar sale. Worth it.
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04-02-2023 at 04:13 PM.

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04-02-2023 at 04:13 PM.
Same price at REI as well if you want the member dividend . Purchase this a few days ago and they were kind enough to price adjust
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04-02-2023 at 04:18 PM.
04-02-2023 at 04:18 PM.
Quick search shows you can pretty much pick your store for this price. Also, the 715 appears to be $50 off too.
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04-02-2023 at 04:20 PM.
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Bought this when it was on sale around Christmas and like it very much. It works well with the app, but I bought a refurb Garmin Edge 530 computer from Bike Closet to use with it and the integration is great.
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One of the best accessories to have for on road biking and as cheap as it's gonna get new.
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04-02-2023 at 05:04 PM.
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Quote from NEW0 :
Wondering how many people are pairing this with their ebikes... Although tbh I'd be a little worried having too many extra expensive gadgets being left on a bike while doing errands

edit: Looks like this was posted for the same price a few months ago. Here's a comment thread on it, if anyone is curious...
https://slickdeals.net/f/16206505-garmin-varia-rtl515-cycling-rearview-radar-with-tail-light-free-shipping-w-amazon-prime-149-99#comments

It has a mount and can be easily removed and put in your pocket.
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Nice price, thanks for posting Smilie
I paid $200 for one in 2020 and don't regret it.
once you ride with one, you won't want to ride without it. Love mine
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04-02-2023 at 05:19 PM.
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I have all kinds of sensors on my road bike and this one is by far the most useful bc it tells me when a moving object is coming up behind me. Super helpful even in light traffic areas.
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Note that the Garmin RVR-315 [amazon.com] (same radar but without the taillight) is also $50 off at $99.99. I personally prefer this as it allows you to use a brighter taillight than the 65 lumen one integrated into the RTL-515.
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Quote from skypig :
Note that the Garmin RVR-315 [amazon.com] (same radar but without the taillight) is also $50 off at $99.99. I personally prefer this as it allows you to use a brighter taillight than the 65 lumen one integrated into the RTL-515.

I've had both, the 515 is better
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